1607 Capital reveals 23.73% EEA (NYSE: EEA) ownership with sole voting power

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

1607 Capital Partners, LLC has updated its ownership in European Equity Fund, Inc. as of 12/31/2025. The firm reports beneficial ownership of 1,596,095 shares of common stock, representing 23.73% of the outstanding class.

1607 Capital states it has sole power to vote and dispose of all these shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. It also certifies the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the fund.

Insights

Equity ownership and governance analyst

Large passive stake disclosed, with sole voting power but no stated control intent.

1607 Capital Partners, LLC reports owning 1,596,095 shares of European Equity Fund, Inc. common stock, or 23.73% of the class, as of 12/31/2025. It holds sole voting and dispositive power over the entire position.

The size of this stake makes 1607 Capital a significant shareholder, but the certification explicitly states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, without a purpose of changing or influencing control, other than limited activities tied to nomination rules.

Actual impact on the fund depends on how 1607 Capital exercises its voting rights over time. Future ownership updates or proxy-related disclosures in later filings would clarify whether this large passive position remains stable or shifts.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 19)

EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

298768102

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 298768102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

1607 Capital Partners, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,596,095.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,596,095.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,596,095.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

23.73 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, INC / MD
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: 1607 Capital Partners, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 13 S. 13th Street, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23219
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware, United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 298768102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1,596,095
(b)	Percent of class: 23.73%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,596,095
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,596,095
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

1607 Capital Partners, LLC

Signature:	Kevin Rutherford
Name/Title:	Kevin Rutherford | Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

What stake in European Equity Fund (EEA) does 1607 Capital report?

1607 Capital reports beneficial ownership of 1,596,095 shares of European Equity Fund common stock, representing 23.73% of the outstanding class as of December 31, 2025. This makes it a significant shareholder with substantial influence through its voting power.

Does 1607 Capital claim control intent over European Equity Fund (EEA)?

No. 1607 Capital certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of European Equity Fund, except for limited activities related to nomination provisions under Rule 240.14a-11.

What voting power does 1607 Capital have in European Equity Fund (EEA)?

1607 Capital reports sole power to vote or direct the vote for all 1,596,095 shares, and no shared voting power. It likewise has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of these shares, indicating centralized decision-making over the entire position.

When did 1607 Capital’s reported ownership in EEA become effective?

The reported ownership position of 1,596,095 shares, or 23.73% of the class, is stated as of the event date 12/31/2025. The certification and signature confirming this information were executed on February 13, 2026, by the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer.

Who signed the beneficial ownership report for European Equity Fund (EEA)?

The report was signed by Kevin Rutherford, serving as Chief Compliance Officer of 1607 Capital Partners, LLC. He certified, after reasonable inquiry, that the information about the 1,596,095 shares and 23.73% ownership stake was true, complete, and correct.

Is 1607 Capital’s ownership in EEA held jointly with other parties?

No. The filing states sole voting and dispositive power over all 1,596,095 shares and reports zero shared voting or shared dispositive power. This indicates 1607 Capital alone controls how these shares are voted and whether they are sold or retained.